Apps

Unobtrusive Update Notifications

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Rogue Amoeba is improving the way their Mac apps notify users of software updates by replacing the previously intrusive Sparkle update dialog with a subtle “Update Available” indicator within the app interface. This change allows users to continue working uninterrupted and update at their convenience, with the new notification system already implemented in Audio Hijack and Loopback and planned for future apps.

https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/04/28/unobtrusive-update-notifications/

Acorn 8.5 Is Out

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Acorn 8.5 has been released, introducing new features like a bendable arrow shape with adjustable curves and arrowheads on either end, improved SVG importing supporting drop shadows, text on path, and CSS colors, as well as multi-stop gradient filters now using the Oklab color space for better color blending. Additional updates include a new shortcut (option-tab) to hide palettes and toolbars for distraction-free viewing, UI refinements, and ongoing work on enhancing vector shape gradients. The full release notes are available on Flying Meat's website, and user feedback is encouraged for future improvements.

http://flyingmeat.com/blog/archives/2026/4/acorn_8.5_is_out.html

Alphagram

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The phrase “Sort or scramble the letters of the selected text.” refers to rearranging or mixing up the letters within a chosen portion of text, changing their original order. This process can be used for various purposes such as creating puzzles or encoding messages.

https://www.popclip.app/extensions/x/w9stjb

Choose Your AI Platform for Intelligence Features

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Inoreader has upgraded its Intelligence features to allow users full control over their AI settings by choosing preferred AI platforms such as OpenAI, Mistral AI, or Anthropic, and connecting their own API keys. This customization is available on Pro, Custom, and Team plans, enabling both individuals and teams to tailor AI-powered functions according to their workflows, with team owners managing default platforms and members able to personalize settings.

https://www.inoreader.com/blog/2026/04/choose-your-ai-platform-for-intelligence-features.html

macOS — Orion 1.0.6 ✴︎ Apr 13, 2026

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This release includes a Cloudflare security verification and several bug fixes: resolving an issue causing double sidebars with Auto-Show Sidebar in fullscreen, fixing toolbar background clipping on window resize in macOS 26.4, and correcting disappearing tabs after using Close Tabs Above/Below on nested tabs. These updates enhance security and improve user interface stability.

https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-release-notes.html#macos-orion-1-0-6

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